You push yourself to reach higher and go further. Because for you, it's all about ensuring a positive outcome for patients. In this role, you'll work in the field and coordinate the long-term care needs for patients in the local community. And at every turn, you'll have the support of an elite and dynamic team. Join UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses and you will use your diverse knowledge and experience to make health care work better for our patients. If you are located in Merrimack Valley, MA, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. In this Health and Social Services Coordinator role, will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs. Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Expect to spend about 80% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

RN current, unrestricted in the state of Massachusetts
4+ years of experience working within the community health setting or in a health care role
Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
Experience working with MS Word and Outlook
The ability to travel in assigned region to visit members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals or providers' offices
Preferred Qualifications:

A background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Experience with electronic charting
Experience with arranging community resources
Prior field based work experience
Bilingual in Spanish or Khmer
Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care, community and government partners to heal health care and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.